Community Fund Management Foundation Inc
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc, doing business as Community Fund Ohio, is a public charity based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. It administers trusts, education programs and related services for people with disabilities, and provides grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations.
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Community Fund Management Foundation Inc gave $325K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,830
- +278.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +242.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,535
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,033
- Total assets
- $13,369,884
- +15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (20 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Fund Management Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 17900 Jefferson Park 102, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Phone: (216) 736-4540
Website: https://cfmf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Community Fund Management Foundation Inc
Who Community Fund Management Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living Inc ($27K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes its work as serving Ohioans with disabilities. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (94%) and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Fund Management Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 24 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $393K (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living Inc Lancaster, OH | To Support the Purchase of Equipment and Ramps | $27,370 |
| Mount Aloysius Corp New Lexington, OH | To Support the Purchase of Equipment | $20,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | To Support the Purchase of Equipment | $20,000 |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Baltimore, MD | To Support the Purchase of Equipment | $20,000 |
| UCO Industries Inc Marysville, OH | To Support the Purchase of Equipment | $20,000 |
| North Coast Community Homes Cleveland, OH | To Support the Purchase of Equipment | $20,000 |
| The Treehouse Ohio Bedford, OH | Real Property | $19,500 |
| Lifecare Alliance Columbus, OH | To Support Program Services | $16,000 |
| Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Toledo, OH | To support program services and the purchase of equipment | $15,740 |
| Wasco Inc Marietta, OH | To Support the Purchase of Equipment | $14,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,369,884 | $3,306,550 | $2,100,638 | $324,830 | 24 | $1,085,629 |
| 2023 | $11,586,778 | $2,592,735 | $1,253,685 | $85,945 | 7 | $540,066 |
| 2022 | $9,381,628 | $2,491,867 | $1,398,611 | $213,011 | 17 | $192,811 |
| 2021 | $9,863,501 | $2,849,250 | $1,231,803 | $161,391 | 13 | $410,712 |
| 2020 | $7,534,355 | $2,100,171 | $1,572,086 | $392,692 | 33 | $131,070 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to develop and make available trust vehicles, education and related services that help people with disabilities use private funds to enhance their quality of life while safeguarding eligibility for government benefits.
Its filing describes two types of grants for individuals: hardship or emergent-needs grants, and educational-assistance grants for tuition or travel to educational programs. Grants for nonprofits are for organizations that provide direct services or improve access to services for people with disabilities.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living says it assists people with disabilities with housing, employment, transportation and recreation. North Coast Community Homes says it develops and maintains housing for people with disabilities, and U-CO Industries says it provides integrated paid employment for adults with developmental disabilities. Other 2024 recipients include arts, health and nutrition, and wildlife organizations; those organizations describe their respective missions as advancing performing arts, delivering health and nutrition services, and promoting wildlife conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $324,830. Individual grants ranged from $6,103 to $27,370, with a median of $10,032. Its filing describes grants to individuals as assistance for hardship or emergent needs, or for educational costs; nonprofit grants support direct services or improved access to services for people with disabilities.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $27,370 to Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living for equipment and ramps; $20,000 each to Mount Aloysius Corp, Playhouse Square Foundation, Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and UCO Industries for equipment; and $20,000 to North Coast Community Homes for equipment. Other notable grants included $19,500 to The Treehouse Ohio for real property, $16,000 to LifeCare Alliance for program services, and $15,740 to Toledo Zoo & Aquarium for program services and equipment.
For nonprofit grants, the foundation asks for a letter on the organization’s letterhead confirming that funds were used for the intended purpose, typically within 60 days. For individual grants, it typically makes checks payable to the vendor and does not request additional follow-up. If a check is made payable to an individual, the foundation requires a paid invoice or other documentation showing that the funds were used as described in the application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Maggie L Sutton Esq and Elaine Eisner, chairpersons; Jonathan Wise, treasurer; and Molly B Murphy, deputy director. The filing also lists Laura Mathews, Carla Tricarichi, Frances Elliott Ulrich, Amber Gibbs EDD, Lindsay C Jones EDQ and Kelly Petty as members.
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc is led by Amanda M. Buzo, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda M. Buzo
Executive Director
Executive Director → Amanda M Buzo & Esq., 2022
Amanda M Buzo & Esq. → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $149K (2024)
Jill Fowler
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$62K (2024)
Elaine Eisner
Chairperson
Member → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie L. Sutton Esq.
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly B. Murphy
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$84K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Frances Elliott Ulrich
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Wise
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly A. Petty
Member
Vice Chairperson → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mathews
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Tricarichi
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Gibbs EdD
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay C. Jones Edq
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nabil Shaheen
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kevin A. Craine Esq. (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Patrick S. Vaccaro (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Ken Marblestone (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Nirakar Nic Thakur Esq. (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $149K, to Amanda M Buzo (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Fund Management Foundation Inc
How much does Community Fund Management Foundation Inc give each year?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc gave $325K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $86K across 7 grants.
What is Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,033, and its average grant was $13,535, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Fund Management Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Community Fund Management Foundation Inc give grants?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does Community Fund Management Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Purchase of Equipment" (13 grants) and "To Support Program Services" (4 grants).
Who are Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living Inc ($27,370), Mount Aloysius Corp ($20,000) and Playhouse Square Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Fund Management Foundation Inc?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Community Fund Management Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to develop and make available trust vehicles, education and related services that help people with disabilities use private funds to enhance their quality of life while safeguarding eligibility for government benefits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Fund Management Foundation Inc?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfmf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's EIN?
Community Fund Management Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1801905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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